theADHDAcademic

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to ADHD

The thing I think some folks might not understand about attention and hyperactivity in ADHD is that we are distracted WITHIN OUR OWN brains.

We bounce from idea to idea. We are distracted and pushed forward in new directions by our own thoughts. It's not only whatever we're glancing at out the window or the hum coming from the freezer that distract us. #ADHD

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to ADHD

It's not uncommon for folks with #ADHD to be undiagnosed until they hit college.

The lack of support, lack of structure, and all of the changes that come with being more responsible for your work make ADHD a lot harder to ignore than previously.

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to disability

Aimi Hamraie's Critical Design Lab is hiring two Community Fellows! Open to artists, activists/organizers, designers, access workers, community scholars, and cultural workers who do not have traditional academic affiliations.

Their lab does amazing disability work!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ue8P5UDn6n6KL2zB6J5txxdnPBvJ5b9otgczsg9fVI/edit#heading=h.x69rw5hy50j0

#disability #accessibility

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to ADHD

New research shows the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and GABA both regulate attention, with one turning on when the other turns off. They act like a “microcircuit” to pay attention to important information while ignoring unimportant information. Could be implications for #ADHD and other disabilities related to attention!

https://neurosciencenews.com/attention-chemical-brain-23961/

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to disability

Another potential resource comes from Disabled Academic Collective. They did a thread a while ago on digital resources for disabled folks who wanted to find community online. They compiled the answers into "Community Resources" and posted it to their Resources page.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tIOlPW0JJNh-HHXPYG3mjjQ5ugITCTgUeraqa4cYBkE/edit

#AcademicChatter #Disability #HigherEd
#Accessibility #DisabledInHigherEd
#DisabledInAcademia
#DisabledStudents

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to disability

Disabled In Higher Ed's "Disabled in STEM/Academia Literature" spreadsheet is a collection of articles, blogs, etc. that may interest disabled students, staff, faculty, and anyone invested in accessibility in higher education.

Bonus for ADHD folks: there are summaries of what each item is.

#AcademicChatter #Disability #HigherEd
#Accessibility #DisabledInHigherEd
#DisabledInAcademia
#DisabledStudents

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to disability

Another resource is @DisabledInSTEM's Accessibility Review Form. This disability resource is for students (although I would love a version for staff/faculty...).

It's relatively new but a great place to check for academic ableism, success stories, and students can (& should) add to it.

#Disability #HigherEd
#Accessibility
#AcademicChatter
#DisabledInHigherEd
#DisabledInAcademia
#DisabledStudents

@academicchatter

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to disability

The Job Accommodation Network is the first place I recommend people check out when thinking about potential disability accommodations. You can search by barrier or by disability or by job task.

For example, a graduate student could search for writing accommodations for their thesis.

https://askjan.org

#Disability #HigherEd #Accessibility #DisabledInAcademia #DisabledStudents #Accommodations

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to ukteachers

UK educators, Caroline Keep has a quick survey on digitalization readiness in the classroom: https://t.co/rycAYRhWJU

#EdTech #education #teachers #Teaching #TeachingTools

@academicchatter @edutooters

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to accessibility

sarah madoka currie is not on mastodon but she is an excellent educator and I wanted to pass along the syllabus she just shared for her latest course:

https://t.co/WNntvqEKeI

For those in #HigherEd interested in #pedagogy, it is a great model of #accessibility and inclusion. I find she does an excellent job balancing lots of information with good structure and organization.

@academicchatter

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to random

For those on the neurodifferent.me server, please keep in mind that @squish is human. As far as I am aware, they are managing and running that server all on their own, and Squish is not paid, so please extend some grace. Thank them for their time and their effort. Tell Squish you appreciate all that they do.

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to ADHD

If this is your first week back in a new semester and you have #ADHD, schedule in breaks. Schedule in rest. Make time to binge watch bad tv, or go for a run, or journal, or whatever you use to recover and re-energize. Don't forget to make it a priority.

#HigherEd #Students

theADHDAcademic, 8 months ago to random

FYI: The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is looking for a policy analyst.

#autistic #Neurodivergent

https://autisticadvocacy.org/2023/08/job-openings-policy-coordinator-policy-analyst-development-manager/

theADHDAcademic, 9 months ago to disability

Seems like time for a reminder to faculty and academic staff that you do NOT need to know a student's diagnosis. You just need to follow their approved accommodations. That's actually the bare minimum in terms of supporting disabled students.

In the US, you have no right to their diagnosis whatsoever. None. Don't ask. Don't bully them. Don't make them feel bad for needing accommodations. Don't be an ass.

#AcademicChatter #HigherEd #Disability #AcademicAbleism #InclusiveTeaching #Inclusion

theADHDAcademic, 9 months ago to random

"Simply, students can’t learn to make effective change in their world from within an educational system they are discouraged from interrogating and powerless to change. Drawing students into critical conversation about assessment, then, is a way of helping them become readers of their world, but also, readers of their own education."

Jesse Stommel shares an excerpt from his new book, "Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop."

#pedagogy #ungrading

See more: https://www.jessestommel.com/toward-a-co-intentional-approach-to-assessment/

theADHDAcademic, 9 months ago to ADHD

This post was catered towards teaching ADHD folks, but some of the comments & feedback have made me wonder about what other general barriers #ADHD folks experience when learning?

What are the most common barriers you face when learning? #AskADHD

https://tinyurl.com/7kwy6yef

theADHDAcademic, 9 months ago to ADHD

Done prepping for the fall semester? Double check that you're removing barriers for your #ADHD students rather than creating them:

https://tinyurl.com/7kwy6yef

#AcademicTwitter #HigherEd #UDL #InclusiveTeaching @academicchatter @edutooters @udl

theADHDAcademic, 9 months ago to ADHD

If you have your students go from station to station in class, heads up that #ADHD folks often struggle with transitions. Don't be surprised if your ADHD students (whether in #HigherEd or grade school) need extra time to adjust. Allocating two minutes specifically for wrapping up at the end of a station and then another minute or two for reviewing the purpose of the new station may help. Include written instructions at each spot that they can easily & quickly refer to (ex: bullet points).

theADHDAcademic, 9 months ago to disability

In the US, you can register for #disability accommodations at any time during your #education, but be aware that the process can take time and potentially involves additional doctor's appointments and hunting for records. If you're registering for the upcoming semester, you might want to start early.

#ADHD #College #HigherEd

https://theadhdacademic.weebly.com/learning--adhd-blog-posts/how-to-register-with-the-disability-office